Atuação profissional de egressos em Ciências Econômicas da UFFS e suas contribuições para o desenvolvimento regional

Abstract

This research aims to verify and analyze the professional performance of graduates of the Economic Sciences Course at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS). With the intention of knowing how the academic formation that the graduates obtained at the university influences their contribution to regional development. For this, three specific objectives were outlined: I- To present theoretical aspects that interrelate academic training and regional development; II- Identify and describe the socioeconomic profile of Economic Science graduates from UFFS Campus Laranjeiras do Sul, graduated between 2013 and 2019 and III- Analyze how the academic training of Economic Science graduates contributes to professional performance and regional development. The analyzed audience were the graduates of the course during the period from 2013 to 2019. The research is classified as applied, bibliographic, field research, explanatory and exploratory. Regarding the methods of data collection and analysis, bibliographic and documental analysis and primary data survey were carried out. The survey of primary data was carried out through an online questionnaire (Google Docs.) sent via email and social networks (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram) to graduates. Data were analyzed qualitatively. To carry out the analysis, authors who address regional development and the role of education for regional development were used as a basis. The survey was conducted throughout March 2021, and 40 responses were obtained from a total of 86 graduates, corresponding to a percentage of 46.5% of the graduates of the Economic Sciences course at UFFS. Of the graduates who participated in the survey, 67.5% are living in the Territory of Cantuquiriguaçu. Most respondents are female (70.0%) and the most representative age group was 22 to 30 years old, with 67.5% of the answers. 40.0% are working in private companies and 77.5% of graduates agree that UFFS has contributed to their professional performance in favor of regional development.